Read this article to learn about the causes of decline and downfall of the Marathas. Decline of The Maratha Power: Before final decline of the Maratha Power had set in there arose among the Marathas capable leaders like Ahalya Bai, Nana Fadna-vis, Mahadji Scindia etc. who gave a fresh lease of life to the Maratha Confederacy and ably resisted the [...]
This article provides an overview on the second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805). The Marathas had lost almost all their top-ranking leaders by the time Wellesley came to India as Governor-General. Mahadji Scindia, Ahalyabai, Nana Fadnavis had been dead. This removal of the leading personalities led to a selfish struggle among the Marathas. Peshwa Baji Rao II, Daulat Rao Scindia, Yaswant Rao [...]
Read this article to learn about the history of Maratha Movement its foundations and power ! The Foundation of Swaraj by Shivaji: Shivaji was born in the fort of Shivneri on April 10, 1627 to Shahaji Bhonsle and Jijabai. His tutor and guardian was Dadaji Kondadev and his spiritual teacher was Ram Das. With the death of his guardian Dadaji [...]